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$1.5 Million in New Grants Will Support LGBTQ+-Owned and Allied Restaurants

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce Teams Up with Grubhub For Another Year of Grants to Aid in Growth and Development

Washington, DC — America’s LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars serving food will once again find a vital lifeline this year stemming from the ongoing partnership formed by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the business voice of the LGBTQ+ community and certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide, and Grubhub, a leading U.S. food-ordering and delivery marketplace.

Today the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce opened applications for the NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program, a program made possible by a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund. The grants are expected to range from $10,000 to $25,000 and funds can be used for things like updating security and security protocols, updating/purchasing new equipment, community involvement, marketing and PR services, updating digital/e-commerce presence, purchasing product, staff training programs, employee pay and/or staff incentivized wages, COVID-19 recovery, and maintenance/updating of current infrastructure.

“We often say at NGLCC that if you can buy it, an LGBTQ+-owned business can supply it,” said NGLCC Co-Founder & President Justin Nelson. “That is especially true of the LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and establishments across America who kept our communities and first responders fed throughout the pandemic and have been so active in the recovery. We’re proud to again partner with Grubhub, with the support from the Grubhub Community Fund, in offering grants to support businesses throughout the nation this round with an even wider scope of opportunities for grant utilization to help them succeed.”

“NGLCC has been an incredible partner to Grubhub, and it was a no-brainer to renew this program which has supported so many LGBTQ+-owned businesses across the country,” said Dave Tovar, Grubhub’s senior vice president of Communications and Government Relations. “We’ve heard so many stories of how independent restaurants have used these grants to do amazing things for their business and in their communities, and I’m excited to see what new and exciting things come out of the next group of grant recipients.”

Once again, under the innovative grant program, the NGLCC has set a goal to allocate 30 percent of the funds to businesses owned by people of color and transgender and gender expansive (TGX) individuals. Between now and March 2023, NGLCC will roll the grant program out regionally, with applications for East Coast establishments launching on January 24, 2023 through February 14, 2023. Applications for the Central US will open in February 2023, and those for the West Coast will roll out in March 2023. Restaurants wishing to learn more about applying for grants should visit nglcc.org/ghgrant.

The NGLCC’s network of more than fifty Affiliate Chambers across America will once again help amplify this grant opportunity to support local restaurants. Those local chambers will again benefit from this initiative’s Affiliate Chamber Fund. In addition to supporting local efforts to share the grant opportunity, this fund has and will continue to enable any establishment that receives a grant that is not currently a member of an NGLCC local affiliate chamber to have one year of membership paid.

For more information on the Community Impact Grant Program regarding restaurant eligibility requirements, timelines, how to apply, and more, please visit www.nglcc.org/ghgrant.

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About NGLCC

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business voice of the LGBT community and is the largest global advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people. NGLCC is the exclusive certification body for LGBT-owned businesses, known as Certified LGBT Business Enterprise® (Certified LGBTBE®) suppliers.
www.nglcc.org @nglcc

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

Grubhub Applauds New York City Council Passage of “Skip the Stuff” Bill to Cut Plastic Waste

City Council bill, backed by Councilmembers Marjorie Velazquez and Eric Botcher, stands to cut costs for restaurants by making single-use plastics available only upon request 

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 – Gruhbub today reinforced its support for cutting down on plastic waste by praising the City Council’s passage of “Skip the Stuff,” a bill to prohibit utensils, napkins, condiment packets and containers from being provided with takeout orders from restaurants and delivery services unless specifically requested by the consumer. 

“Grubhub is pleased to see the City Council take action to reduce plastic waste by passing ‘Skip the Stuff,’ which is a win not only for the environment but for local restaurants across New York City. By cutting out extra plastics, restaurants – particularly New York’s small and independent restaurants – now stand to save on operating costs,” said Joshua Bocian, senior manager for government affairs for the east region at Grubhub. “Meanwhile, New York City, already a leader on sustainability initiatives, is making meaningful progress toward curbing the hundreds of millions of tons of plastic used and directed to our waste stream each year.” 

Grubhub previously committed to reduce the number of single-use plastics when it joined the #CutOutCutlery initiative in 2021. Since then, the Grubhub app and website have automatically defaulted to zero utensils and napkins with every order. Diners can still request plasticware when needed.

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

Grubhub and Topanga.io Bring Zero-Waste Takeout to College Campuses

Reusable packaging on to-go dining hall orders now available for The Ohio State University and Colorado State University students, with expansion to more campuses this year

CHICAGO and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub, a leading food ordering and delivery marketplace, and Topanga.io, a leading reusable packaging management platform, announced today a partnership to provide integrated zero-waste takeout services on college campuses across the United States through Topanga.io’s ReusePass program.

Diners who place a to-go order from on-campus dining locations via the Grubhub app will be able to select reusable packaging at checkout. By selecting this option, their meals will be packaged in a reusable container using Topanga.io’s track-and-trace technology, allowing campus diners to keep track of what containers they have and when they need to be returned. This program is currently available at The Ohio State University and Colorado State University, with plans to expand to more campuses throughout the year.

“Grubhub’s campus partners have been vocal that sustainable solutions are a top priority, and we’re looking forward to working with Topanga.io to support universities’ sustainability efforts,” said Adam Herbert, senior director of campus partnerships at Grubhub. “The campus dining world presents a large and scalable opportunity for sustainable solutions like this one, and we’re excited to expand our suite of campus dining offerings to our partners.”

“Grubhub is a leader in mobile ordering technology and has a great reputation among its campus partners, so we’re thrilled to be working with them as we bring our mission to eliminate single-use packaging to campuses across the country,” said Page Schult, CEO of Topanga.io. “We’ve been very intentional to build the best technology in the market, and it has been great to work with a leading provider like Grubhub to further bolster the strength of our campus offering,” echoed Adam Bailey, CTO of Topanga.io.

“Sustainability is part of the culture for Student Life Dining Services at The Ohio State University,” said Zia Ahmed, senior director of dining services at The Ohio State University. “We are pleased to work with our partners as we take key steps toward making progress in reducing waste and advancing our sustainability efforts.”

“Colorado State University’s residential dining services team has been eager to bring Topanga.io’s ReusePass program to campus in partnership with Grubhub to expand on our sustainability initiatives,” said Patrick St. Clair, assistant director, support services at Colorado State University. “It’s efforts like this one that allows us to continue driving forward-thinking efforts and innovation within our residential dining program while leveraging and growing our program technologically. Today, we’re excited to offer the Reusepass program to our students, faculty, and staff.”

Grubhub partners with more than 270 college campuses across the United States to give students the ability to integrate meal plans directly into their Grubhub account and access restaurants both on- and off-campus for delivery and pickup. Topanga has helped QSRs, grocery delivery, and meal prep companies launch data-driven reusable packaging programs and is excited to bring their innovative technology to campuses nationwide. To date, they’ve helped their clients manage 1,200,000 reusable assets.  

For more information on how administrators can bring this delivery experience to their campus, please visit here. 

About Grubhub 

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Topanga.io 

Topanga.io is making reusable packaging scalable. Topanga’s track-and-trace technology is the first of its kind, helping brands and organizations launch reusable packaging programs that eliminate single-use packaging at scale while delivering measurable economic and environmental ROI. Topanga.io was founded by Page Schult, Adam Bailey, and Max Olshanksy and founding team members Hayley Bance and Wesley Jin.

 

Grubhub Partners with RapidSOS to Enhance Driver Safety through Faster & Smarter 911 Response

RapidSOS’s intelligent safety platform integrates with Grubhub for Drivers app, routing accurate data to 911 responders whenever an emergency call is made 

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub announced today it is enhancing safety for its delivery partner community by linking into RapidSOS, the intelligent safety platform that routes life-saving data to first responders in an emergency. The partnership will provide Grubhub delivery partners the ability to share dynamic location data as well as caller ID (name, phone number) directly to 911 responders when an emergency call is placed via the Grubhub for Drivers App. The integration is now available in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago and will roll out nationwide by mid-2023.

Grubhub and RapidSOS Integration
Grubhub and RapidSOS Integration

With the continuous rise of gig economy jobs, which are expected to make up half of the United States workforce by 2027, Grubhub is focused on expanding its safety features for drivers through partnerships with leading technologies like RapidSOS. For those seeking more flexibility and earning opportunities via Grubhub, the new features will protect delivery partners every step of the way by providing around the clock access to emergency services.

“Grubhub knows that feeling comfortable on the road is a huge component of a positive driving experience, and we are thrilled to partner with RapidSOS to allow our drivers to quickly connect with first responders directly through our app in case of emergency,” said Jeff Smith, director of logistics for Grubhub. “Our delivery partners are essential to thousands of businesses and communities, which is why we are constantly innovating to offer the latest safety features and technology.”

“Grubhub is a leader in take-out and food delivery, providing an essential service for communities and opportunities for individuals,” said Karin Marquez, Chief Public Safety Brand Officer, RapidSOS. “With safety becoming an important feature across technology products and apps, we applaud Grubhub for being proactive in bringing a direct link to 911 for its delivery partners with actionable data that enables faster and smarter emergency response.”

Linking Delivery Partners to Safety

Serving millions of diners with hundreds of thousands of orders daily, Grubhub’s delivery partners are essential to their local businesses and communities. Through its Driver Safety Council, Grubhub holds regular discussions with active Grubhub delivery partners on how to ensure each feels safe while delivering orders. Direct input helps the company continuously improve while connecting drivers to safety gear, tutorials, and in-app navigation for those using bikes to make deliveries.

In collaboration with RapidSOS, the Grubhub for Drivers App will now digitally route critical data to the nearest 911 center. It does so via three new features that are accessible to delivery partners when they hit the SOS Button in the Safety Services section: 911 Slider, Safety Agent Call, and Safety Agent Text. With just one tap, Grubhub Delivery Partners are connected to emergency assistance by voice or text message.

The 911 slider feature allows a delivery partner to simply swipe within the app to immediately connect with 911. The Safety Agent Call or Text feature links a delivery partner to a RapidSOS agent, who can walk them through an uncomfortable situation and pass along real-time location data along with name and phone number to first responders if needed.

For more information about the partnership and Grubhub’s commitment to delivery partner safety, please visit https://driver.grubhub.com/driver-safety/.

About RapidSOS, Inc.

In partnership with public safety, RapidSOS has created the world’s first intelligent safety platform that securely links life-saving data from over 500 million connected devices, apps and sensors directly to safety agents, 911 and first responders. To learn more about our technology that’s creating life-saving connections, visit www.rapidsos.com.

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

Grubhub Applauds Congressional Passage of Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) as Pivotal in Fight Against Food Insecurity

FDIA clarifies existing food donation laws, making it easier for restaurants & businesses to fight waste and give excess food directly to those in need 

WASHINGTON –  Following years of advocacy on the Hill, Grubhub today praised Congress for passing the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA), which strengthens existing laws for food donations, helps prevent food waste and opens the door for  relief to be provided directly to the millions of Americans who are experiencing food insecurity. The legislation builds upon the codified Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act by expanding and clarifying liability protections so that companies can directly donate safe quality foods without litigation fears. 

“The Food Donation Improvement Act will bring all businesses, ranging from large corporations to small and independent restaurants, into the fight against food insecurity,” said Amy Healy, vice president of government affairs at Grubhub. “With billions of dollars of food going to waste each year – even with hunger on the rise – it’s well past time to clarify America’s laws around food donation. We applaud our partners in government on both sides of the aisle for sending this essential legislation to President Biden’s desk.” 

As part of its effort to diminish food insecurity, Grubhub has been a vocal supporter of the Food Donation Improvement Act, meeting with more than 50 Congressional offices on both sides of the aisle to build support and garner cosponsors. The company joined Members of Congress and other corporate partners including WW and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic on the Hill this summer for educational briefings and advocacy training and was among the three original signers of an open letter calling on Congress to pass the FDIA. 

About Grubhub 

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

Grubhub Reveals Country’s Top Food Ordering Trends in ‘2022 Delivered’ Report: A Year of Takeout Wrapped in Layers of Comfort

CHICAGO — Grubhub just dropped its annual retrospective look at the biggest national ordering trends and eating habits of the year in an exciting report called 2022 Delivered: a year that delivered so many moments made better with takeout, all of which were bundled in layers and wrapped in comfort. By analyzing millions of orders from diners this year, it’s clear that comfort inspired what we ate, revealing who we were in 2022.

What food and vibes did 2022 deliver to America’s doorstep? Casual Friday was every day. Staying in with a cold beer was cooler than going out, hoodies always went under blazers and layering didn’t just happen in our wardrobes; it happened on our plates (topped with ketchup, or perhaps ranch). Look no further than the most ordered dish of the year – the hand-held, make it your way, wrapped-in-a-warm, cozy tortilla – the burrito! 2022 even delivered layers to the sweet tooth in everyone with Tiramisu and Baklava dominating dessert orders.

As the authority on what America eats when it comes to takeout, Grubhub today is also sending diners their customized 2022 Delivered recap report that delves into personal ordering highlights and reveals unique self-discovery stories about how delivery impacted much more than what they ate, but who they are.

Let’s dig in to the 2022 results:


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BURRITO IS THE TOP ORDER OF THE YEAR
2022 delivered the burrito in the no. 1 spot as diners stuck to the comfort that layered gooey goodness brought directly to hearts, bellies, and doorsteps. Jumping all the way from no. 8 last year, diners packed their burritos with everything from sausage and eggs to guac and sour cream more than 4 MILLION times.

To celebrate the burrito claiming the most popular order of the year on Grubhub, Chipotle is offering $5 off orders of $20 or more for Grubhub+ members during the month of December (now-12/31). No promo code is needed as the offer will automatically be applied at check-out on eligible Chipotle orders in the Grubhub app, up to one daily redemption per diner.

From stacked-up cheeseburgers to a stack of 60 pizzas (and that’s just for one order), 2022 delivered a variety of ethnic cuisines this year..

Top Dishes

  1. Burrito (bowl or regular)
  2. Cheeseburger
  3. Cheese Pizza
  4. Pad Thai
  5. Chicken Quesadilla
  6. California Roll
  7. Fried Chicken Sandwich
  8. Caesar Salad
  9. Chicken Tikka Masala
  10. Boneless Wings

BUT BURRITOS WEREN’T THE ONLY LAYERED DISHES THAT DINERS DEVOURED
Americans sought layers of familiarity from sunup to sundown in their eating choices. The top breakfast order, lunch order, and late-night order provided portable, one-dish meals that allowed diners to work and eat, scroll and eat, even stream and eat.

Top Breakfast Orders

  1. Sausage, Egg + Cheese Sandwich
  2. Donuts
  3. Sausage Burrito
  4. Bagel with Cream Cheese
  5. Muffins

In a surprising turn of events, in 2022 Denver unseated NYC in hustle culture, ranking no. 1 in early bird breakfast orders (placed between 5 a.m. – 8 a.m.).

Top Lunch Orders

  1. Burrito
  2. Cheeseburger
  3. Fried Chicken Sandwich
  4. Cheese Pizza
  5. Chicken Quesadilla

Layers weren’t always seen in stacks, sometimes they were tossed. Just off the Top 5 at no. 6, salads were a hit for diners at lunch. The most popular? Greek salads, followed by Caesar, House, and Cobb.

Top Late-Night Orders (10 p.m. and later)

  1. Chicken Quesadilla
  2. Fried Chicken Sandwich
  3. Cheeseburger
  4. Mozzarella Sticks
  5. Cheese Pizza

While NYC holds the title of the city that never sleeps, it was Boston that topped the charts in late-night noshing (highest % of total orders placed 10 p.m. and later).

EVERYONE HAD SWEET TOOTH CRAVINGS
2022 even delivered layers of comfort to the sweet tooth in everyone, with Tiramisu and Baklava among the country’s top dessert picks, ordered more than 44,000 and 35,000 times each.

Top Dessert Orders

  1. Tiramisu
  2. Baklava
  3. Cookies
  4. Cheesecake
  5. Brownie
  6. Churros
  7. Cannoli
  8. Carrot Cake
  9. Chocolate Cake
  10. Flan

WE ATE. WE DRANK. WE STAYED COZY.
2021 was all about that red, red wine, but 2022 was the Year of the Beer as it made its way back to the top of the chart. The chill vibes had diners cozying up on the couch to crack a cold one. When it wasn’t a crisp lager accompanying that burrito, the margarita sure spiced up evenings burritoed in a warm blanket. And it’s white wine for the win, overtaking the red wine dominance seen last year. Cheers!

Top Alcohol Orders

  1. Beer
  2. Margarita
  3. Hot Sake
  4. Pina Colada
  5. White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc)

COFFEE, BUT MAKE IT ICED (*SWIRLS THE CUP*)
Some liked it hot but most everyone preferred it cold. Iced Coffee jumped from third place last year to top coffee order this year. “Iced coffee over everything” was the motto—regardless of the temperature outside. It became a daily routine, getting that coffee to milk ratio just right. America chose oat milk to do the trick. In fact, oat milk was preferred 4:1 over almond milk this year. Coffee lovers knew just what color to look for as they swirled their cups to achieve the perfect hue. Americans perfected this motion with iced coffees delivered to almost every moment (sun or snow).

Top Coffee Orders

  1. Iced Coffee
  2. Hot Coffee
  3. Iced Caramel Coffee
  4. Iced French Vanilla Coffee
  5. Frozen Coffee

Top Milk Alternatives

  1. Oat Milk
  2. Almond Milk
  3. Coconut Milk
  4. Soy Milk
  5. Cashew Milk

NEW FLAVORS CAME UP FROM DOWN UNDER
Australian cuisine spiked off the charts in new interest (a 500% jump!), transporting diners across the globe with fresh, colorful dishes and buzzy cafe vibes delivered to their door. According to diners, the outback was, in fact, delivered out-front.

Top Trending Cuisines

  1. Australian (531% growth YOY)
  2. South African (294% growth YOY)
  3. Cambodian (4% growth YOY)

TOP IT OFF WITH SOME KETCHUP ON TOP
And there’s nothing like topping-off the superlative orders of 2022 than with the last layer, the part of the meal that makes the meal, the sauce. While diners spiced up their culinary palettes with ethnic cuisines this year, there was something comforting and classic about good-ole ketchup. Mustard met America’s preference for both sweet and spicy, and ranch was an undeniable dipping companion.

Top Dipping Sauces

  1. Ketchup
  2. Ranch
  3. Buffalo Sauce
  4. Honey Mustard
  5. Spicy Mustard

THERE’S NO [MORE COMFORTING] PLACE LIKE HOME
While new trends in takeout emerged in 2022, comfort was also found in the familiar for major cities coast-to-coast. New Yorkers just want their bagels and Philly loves their cream cheese.

  • An iconic and fitting choice, in NYC the top breakfast order was the bagel
  • Philadelphia also stuck to its roots, foregoing Tiramisu or Baklava for their loyal namesake dessert, the Philly Cheesecake
  • In wine country, San Francisco stayed sophisticated and opted for a long-stemmed glass of Sauvignon Blanc as their alcoholic drink of choice
  • Los Angeles, in true California fashion, piled on the heat, choosing buffalo sauce as their number one condiment over ketchup
  • Austin skipped the cold beer and instead made the Mexican Martini their favorite drink order – we’ll have what they’re having

EXPLORING LOCAL EATS HAS ITS PERKS
2022 also delivered Amazon Prime members incredible value with a free one-year Grubhub+ membership trial – valued at $9.99 per month. In addition to ongoing perks and rewards, with Grubhub+, Prime members are enjoying unlimited, $0 delivery fees on orders over $12 from hundreds of thousands of restaurants across the country.

Since the Grubhub+ offer launched in July of 2022, Prime diners have placed millions of orders across the country, many from locally-owned restaurants.

Grubhub has identified the Top 5 local restaurants of the year for Prime members with Grubhub+ in select cities and is offering a special, limited-time promotion for all Grubhub diners in an effort to encourage more people to explore the amazing local eats in their neighborhood.

And if you’re an Amazon Prime member, make sure you’re getting that local food delivered for free and unlocking all the value that comes with Prime membership! Prime members in the U.S. can still sign up for a one-year Grubhub+ trial membership for free by visiting amazon.com/grubhub.

In addition to $0 delivery on eligible orders, Grubhub+ members get access to member-only perks and rewards. Members also enjoy a donation match on Grubhub+ orders through Grubhub’s Donate the Change program, which has awarded more than $21 million in 2022, benefiting more than 30 local and national nonprofit organizations.

For more information on Grubhub’s 2022 Delivered visit: https://gh-2022-delivered.grubhub.com/

Grubhub ’22 Delivered personalized findings for diners

 

Methodology: Grubhub’s “2022 Delivered” report is based on trends gathered from tens of millions of orders on the Grubhub platform. Order trends detail the rise in popularity of food items placed by Grubhub diners from January-November 2022, as compared to the same timeframe in 2021.

About Grubhub
Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

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Grubhub and Kiwibot Partner for Robot Delivery on College Campuses

This delivery will be available at the University of North Dakota next semester

CHICAGO and BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 8, 2022 — Grubhub, a leading food ordering and delivery marketplace, and Kiwibot, a leading last-mile robotic delivery company, announced today that they will provide robot delivery services on college campuses across the United States.

Robot delivery from Kiwibot and Grubhub will first be available at the University of North Dakota before rolling out to additional schools next semester. Kiwibot joins Grubhub’s existing partners, including Cartken and Starship, on nearly a dozen campuses offering robot delivery.

“When it comes to the campus dining experience, we see robot delivery as a complementary offering to traditional delivery since the robots can navigate hard-to-reach areas on campuses,” said Adam Herbert, senior director of campus partnerships at Grubhub. ”Our campus partners have been asking for us to help bring this delivery option to their school, and we are excited to partner with Kiwibot to expand this innovative and convenient type of delivery to more colleges across the country.”

“It is an exciting endeavor for Kiwibot to expand our partner base,” said Felipe Chávez, CEO of Kiwibot. “Our partnership with Grubhub means we’ll be able to provide an integrated delivery service that allows students to experience Kiwibot delivery right from Grubhub’s app. We are honored to bring innovative solutions to the University of North Dakota community with our disruptive robotic service that delivers meals, happiness and extraordinary moments.”

“Bringing a delivery service to campus was an offering we’ve been wanting to provide at the university, and we are excited for this innovative delivery service to become available to students,” said Orlynn Rosaasen, director of dining services at the University of North Dakota. “We know just how busy students are, and this type of delivery will provide them with one more option to access food on campus during their busy days.”

Students will be able to select this delivery via the Grubhub app from on-campus dining locations, including the Memorial Union Food court and Wilkerson Dining Center. The Kiwibots rely on the most advanced technology with a high-driving autonomous system and can operate in snow and extreme weather conditions. For safety, they move at the same speed as a human walking pace and can hold up to 25 pounds.

This partnership grows Grubhub’s delivery options on college campuses, providing additional opportunities for students to get their favorite meals while creating healthy relationships with technology developments that contribute to making day-to-day life on campus more efficient. Grubhub partners with more than 250 college campuses across the United States to give students the ability to integrate meal plans directly into their Grubhub account and access restaurants both on- and off-campus for delivery and pickup.

For more information on how administrators can bring this delivery experience to their campus, please visit here.

 

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Kiwibot

Kiwibot was founded in 2017 and launched its first pilot at the University of California-Berkeley campus. The company aims to revolutionize food delivery with high-driving autonomous robots and has made over 200,000 deliveries on US university campuses and cities. The service lets customers launch last-mile deliveries at a fraction of the time and cost without the hassle of hiring a courier. With recent partnerships, including GrubHub, Kiwibot is committed to a zero-carbon future and aims to create a world where technology, logistics, and delivery are for all.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Originally posted on 11/21/2022 and updated on 12/30/22 to reflect agreement with D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine 

Grubhub’s mission is to help restaurants grow. That’s why since our founding in Chicago nearly twenty years ago, we’ve consistently evolved to provide restaurants with the best possible tools and experience, and to provide transparency to the diners and communities that rely on our platform. 

We are pleased to announce that most recently in the state of Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C., we’ve agreed with Attorneys General Josh Shapiro and Karl Racine to provide additional clarity for our diners and thousands of restaurant partners. Grubhub has agreed to take a number of steps, including: 

  • Offering enhanced menu price disclosures, explaining that prices for menu items may be lower in store. 
  • Identifying non-partnered restaurants, so that diners know that these restaurants do not have contracts with Grubhub.
  • Shutting down or transferring ownership of existing microsites, created to help restaurants strengthen their online presence and digital brand, depending on a restaurant’s preference. 
  • Providing more clarity around the Grubhub Guarantee to help diners understand that it helps ensure timely delivery and competitive prices. 

As always, Grubhub offers a variety of negotiable pricing packages to fit every restaurant’s needs. Through our “Plus” and “Premium” packages, restaurants can access marketing tools such as promotions and commission-free ordering with Direct to target both new and existing customers.

We continue to spend millions of dollars in marketing annually to generate orders for our partners and boost support, visibility and order volume, and we are committed to evolving alongside the restaurant industry. 

Grubhub and Rite Aid Partner to Provide Nationwide Delivery

Customers can now tap Grubhub’s first national drugstore partner to order all their health and wellness essentials this cold and flu season

CHICAGO & PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Grubhub (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY) and Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) announced today that they’ve partnered to deliver thousands of Rite Aid’s drugstore products right to customers’ doorsteps. More than 2,000 locations in 16 states are available on the Grubhub Marketplace for delivery. 

Cold and flu season peaks between December and February, but there has already been a high and early uptick in respiratory infections this year. A recent Grubhub survey found that 47% of respondents are likely to avoid traveling to the drugstore when they are feeling sick, with 67% saying that they would turn to a delivery service for their over-the-counter medicine and wellness needs. Additionally, 39% of respondents said they plan to buy cold or flu medicine in the coming weeks. With this partnership, customers can order all of their health and wellness needs in one spot, from vitamins, pain relief and medicine, to hydration drinks and their favorite feel-good snacks. 

“We’re excited to partner with Rite Aid to grow Grubhub’s drugstore and convenience offerings, making it even easier for customers to get instant access to items that keep them healthy,” said Ariella Kurshan, senior vice president of growth at Grubhub. “This partnership could not come at a better time as we head into the winter months when delivery becomes an even more important way for people to get what they need to stay nourished and cared for when they can’t leave the house.”

“Our partnership with Grubhub is another way that we are offering the convenience and access that our customers want and need to keep them and their families healthy and happy,” said Dustin Humphreys, senior vice president of digital and e-commerce at Rite Aid. “We also look forward to expanding our reach to Grubhub’s loyal customer base and becoming a go-to option for their everyday health and wellness needs.”

Rite Aid is Grubhub’s first national drugstore chain partner, and in addition to health and wellness products, customers can order their everyday essentials, from personal care products, beauty and household items, pre-packaged grocery items and more from the Grubhub Marketplace. 

Rite Aid is available on Grubhub+, Grubhub’s membership program where customers get access to unlimited $0 delivery fees on orders of $12 or more and exclusive Perks from restaurants on Grubhub. This partnership builds on Grubhub’s efforts in the convenience space, following its work with Gopuff and its branded concept powered by 7-Eleven, Grubhub Goods. Diners who order convenience items on Grubhub place more orders from restaurants in the following month than those who do not order convenience items. 

Survey Methodology:  Grubhub partnered with YouGov plc. to survey 2,414 adults between November 4-8th, 2022. The survey was carried out online and the figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (ages 18+).  Results reported to “agree” include responses of “Strongly agree” and “Somewhat agree” to the applicable survey questions.

About Grubhub

Grubhub is part of Just Eat Takeaway.com (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY), and is a leading U.S. food ordering and delivery marketplace. Dedicated to connecting diners with the food they love from their favorite local restaurants, Grubhub elevates food ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms and an improved delivery experience. Grubhub features more than 365,000 restaurant partners in over 4,000 U.S. cities.

About Rite Aid Corporation

Rite Aid is a full-service pharmacy that improves health outcomes. Rite Aid is defining the modern pharmacy by meeting customer needs with a wide range of vehicles that offer convenience, including retail and delivery pharmacy, as well as services offered through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Elixir, Bartell Drugs and Health Dialog. Elixir, Rite Aid’s pharmacy benefits and services company, consists of accredited mail and specialty pharmacies, prescription discount programs and an industry leading adjudication platform to offer superior member experience and cost savings. Health Dialog provides healthcare coaching and disease management services via live online and phone health services. Regional chain Bartell Drugs has supported the health and wellness needs in the Seattle area for more than 130 years. Rite Aid employs more than 6,300 pharmacists and operates more than 2,300 retail pharmacy locations across 17 states. For more information, visit www.riteaid.com.

 

Announcing Grant Recipients of AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund: 73 AAPI-Owned Small Businesses Win Grants of Up to $100,000

Grants supported by the Grubhub Community Fund and distributed by National ACE have been awarded to entrepreneurs across the country to boost AAPI small business recovery

CHICAGO and WASHINGTON, DC – Grubhub, a leading food-delivery marketplace, and the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE) announced that 73 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)-owned  restaurants have been awarded grants of $25,000, made possible with a grant from the Grubhub Community Fund. In addition, three finalists were awarded $100,000 grants each live on-stage at the AAPISTRONG Annual Conference in September.

The AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund is intended to provide relief to AAPI small business owners in the restaurant industry, amidst an extended period of unforeseeable and unprecedented economic and social volatility. In 2022, the restaurant industry has been hit hard with staffing difficulties, supply chain delays, and inventory shortages.

Krizzia Yanga, owner of the restaurant Bonifacio said, “From factory shutdowns to a scarcity of commercial truck drivers, COVID has affected not only the prices and supply of domestic products, it also made imported products nearly impossible to acquire. As an AAPI restaurant with ingredients that are imported from the Philippines and other Asian countries, the travel restrictions, staff shortages in the logistics industry, and rising cost of transportations have made it difficult for us to maintain fair prices and stay true to cooking authentic Filipino flavors.”

Above: Krizzia Yang, Owner, Bonifacio, Columbus, Ohio

Bonifacio was one of the AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund finalists, and received $100,000 from the fund. “We are the first full-service and longest standing Filipino restaurant in Columbus and while we have made a name for ourselves and introduced many in our community to Filipino food, it continues to to be a challenge to compete with the larger restaurant groups and chains that Columbus is inundated with, especially in a time of increased xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiment.”

Christy Lang, the owner of Smoove Ice Cream based in New York City said, “We started our business during the pandemic, so unfortunately, we didn’t qualify for any government assistant programs since our operating date was after January 2020.  Tourism has been a big part of the Chinatown small businesses, and with travel restrictions, our business has been hit dramatically in 2020 and 2021. Some big challenges that we are facing currently are inflation, supply chain disruption, and labor shortage.”

The AAPISTRONG Restaurant Fund is here to help restaurants respond to ongoing challenges such as paying employees’ wages, expanding operations, or repairing damage to the restaurant caused by discrimination or bias.

Another finalist from Hawaii, Robynne Maii, is doing everything she can to combat food insecurity on her island. “We are concerned about food security in Hawaii. If the boats stopped coming to our islands, the state would have about a two week food supply. This is scary and concerning. When we opened Fête, it was important for us to source as many products as we could, locally. 90% of our produce, eggs, meat, poultry, and seafood is sourced locally. By honoring how we source, we send a clear message to our community of where we stand. We support other local businesses to help sustain the economic flow,” said Maii.

Above: Chef Robynne Maii, Fête, Honolulu, Hawaii

These grants are designed to help AAPI-small business owners, their employees, and the communities they serve as they face continued challenges after emerging from the pandemic including inflation, decreased revenue, economic volatility, and labor shortages. They also provide an opportunity for small business owners to give back to and uplift their communities.

Roongkant Preechathammarach, a $25,000 grant recipient, shared: “I ended up donating about 500 meals to healthcare workers to various hospitals in Manhattan. I always offer 5 to 7 different opinions out of excitement to share and satisfy all these health care heroes working so hard! This month, we catered a Meals-On-Wheels event held in Tribeca serving 800 people.

Above: Roongkant Preechathammarach, owner, Lil Chef Mama, New York, New York

A national survey released by National ACE and Reimagine Main Street in May 2022 found that about 40 percent of AAPI respondents lacked confidence to fund an unplanned $5,000 business expense, and over half lacked confidence they could fund the initiatives that would propel their small business to the next level, such as a marketing campaign, increasing payroll, or purchasing property or equipment.

“Our AAPI-owned restaurants have experienced severe losses throughout the pandemic and even worse, are victims of hate, discrimination, and bias at their place of business,” said Chiling Tong, President and CEO of National ACE. “Grubhub’s ongoing commitment to AAPI-owned restaurants is demonstrated by the support they provide annually to National ACE. The contributions from Grubhub and its diners will provide hope for AAPI restaurant owners that have not been listened to or provided for.”

“Restaurants play a vital role in their communities, and Grubhub is committed to helping them have a positive impact on the people they serve,” said Dave Tovar, Grubhub’s senior vice president of Communications & Government Relations. “This grant program, which is made possible through our Grubhub Community Fund, helps alleviate some of the financial strain restaurants have experienced over the last several years – allowing them to market and grow their business and invest in new technologies. We are proud of how our partnership with National ACE for the last two years has helped AAPI-owned restaurants thrive.”